Not bad for 130 euros: the Nokia 2.4 makes beginners happy

If you only spend 130 euros on a smartphone, you shouldn't expect too much from it. However, the Nokia 2.4 proves that such an inexpensive device is definitely useful for beginners or as a second mobile phone.

It is not easy to find acceptable smartphones in the price range below 150 euros. With the Nokia 2.4, manufacturer HMD recently introduced a device that is supposed to fill the gap. ntv.de has tried it and found that it is really not a smartphone for higher demands, but can be a useful alternative to more expensive devices, especially for young beginners or older beginners.

Handy plastic

Nokia 2.4 smartphone with 6.5 inch HD + display, portrait and night mode, battery with 2 days runtime, fingerprint sensor, robust design, Android 10 and Google Assistant button, Fjord

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Visually, the Nokia 2.4 does not show its small price. It has a very well-made plastic housing with a matt, ribbed back that is pleasant to the touch. And the slightly wider housing has space for a headphone jack.

The display is 6.5 inches tall, and because its bezels are quite wide, you hold a decent knock in your hand. The Nokia 2.4 also weighs almost 200 grams. With HD +, the resolution of the screen is just high enough to display content sharply enough. In addition, it reflects very strongly and it is no longer easy to read in bright sunlight. All in all, the display is pretty okay for this price range.

The same applies to the inner workings: You should never forget that the device only costs 129 euros. As long as you don't play more demanding games or overdo it with multitasking, the economical Mediatek processor together with 2 gigabytes (GB) of RAM keep the smartphone running smoothly. The fingerprint sensor on the back also works quite quickly. 32 GB of internal flash memory are sufficient for apps and the operating system, photos and videos can be stored on microSD cards.

Sensible camera

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With a lot of light, the Nokia 2.4 takes quite acceptable photos.

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The camera on the back can be used more often. The 13-megapixel camera delivers presentable photos in daylight, and your videos can also be seen in good conditions. With the support of the 2-megapixel depth sensor, she creates portraits with a pretty artificial bokeh. The camera even has a night mode that produces photos that at least pass as snapshots. And the 5 megapixel front camera delivers handsome selfies and is completely sufficient for video chats.

Fortunately, the Nokia 2.4 doesn't run out of steam that quickly. The battery holds a whopping 4500 mAh, which is enough for two days without a socket with the frugal interior and cautious use. The price range is noticeable again when charging: the device has an old-fashioned micro-USB port. Not surprisingly, you have to do without fast or even inductive charging.

Two years of fresh Android

It's great that HMD promises two years of operating system updates for entry-level smartphones too. Because the device has already come onto the market with Android 10, users can still expect Android 12.

All in all, the Nokia 2.4 offers a successful entry-level package for 130 euros. Due to the large display and the handy housing, the device is also suitable for seniors. Those who have a few euros more can also consider buying the better equipped Nokia 3.4 for 160 euros – ntv.de will test it soon.

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